How To Use


Simple candle wax calculator - just enter your container size and how many candles you're making.

  • Enter your Container Volume in ounces or milliliters.
  • Enter the Number of Candles you are making (defaults to 1, can be changed).
  • Choose your Wax Type from dropdown (defaults to Soy Wax, can be changed).
  • Optionally adjust Fragrance Load percentage (defaults to 6%, can be overridden).
  • Click Calculate to see how much wax you need in grams.
  • Note: All default values can be changed. Wax densities are built-in for each wax type.

Simple Candle Wax Calculator


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Simple Candle Wax Calculator Help


FieldWhat It Is
Container VolumeSize of your candle jar (check the label)
Number of CandlesHow many you want to make
Wax TypeSoy, paraffin, etc. (check your wax package)
Fragrance LoadHow strong you want the scent (6-10% typical)

FAQs


Why use grams instead of ounces?

Grams are more precise and commonly used when measuring candle wax and fragrance oil.

What does wax density mean?

It’s how much a specific volume of wax weighs, measured in grams per milliliter. It affects how much wax you need by weight.

Can I override the default wax density?

Yes, use the optional "Custom Wax Density" field to input a value if you want full control.

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